Describes the attractions of Yosemite National Park in California, looks at the role of naturalist John Muir in its creation, and includes a definition of a national park.
"The Soviet Night Witches flew over 30,000 missions in planes made of almost nothing more than plywood and canvas ... [This book teaches young readers] about the origin of the... women who flew these missions and were indispensable to the war effort in WWII"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the Battle of Gettysburg through a memoir written by Tillie Pierce who, when she was fifteen years old, lived in Gettysburg during the battle.
Looks at the life of Susie King Taylor, a runaway slave, who founded a school and taught both children and adults how to read and write, and who was the first African-American Civil War nurse to write her own story.
Introduces the civilization of ancient Egypt, describing its origins, history, government, religion, gods and goddesses, art, architecture, and everyday life.
